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McLean Project for Arts sets date, place for spring gala
McLean Project for the Arts’ signature event, Spring Benefit, will take place on Thursday, May 16 at a private residence in historic Langley Farms. “MPA relies on the funds raised at Spring Benefit to further its mission to educate and inspire the community through contemporary visual-arts exhibitions and arts-education programs – including MPA ArtReach, which…
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Art for advocacy ‘Perceptions’ exhibit highlights stories of people previously incarcerated
GANGGANG and the Marion County Re-Entry Coalition (MCRC) collaborated to unveil the art exhibition “Perceptions,” which debuted for a two-day showing in the 10 East Arts Hub, Thursday, Feb. 29. The exhibition offers an intimate exploration of the reentry experiences and emotions of formerly incarcerated individuals. “It is very important when we say we’re amplifying…
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In NYC and LA, ‘The Village’ Collective Creates Community for Emerging Artists
Marc David Wright, Caroline Potter Shriver, and Dana Seach discuss the upcoming salon that they are hosting through their collective, The Village. (Photos by Hector Martinez) Fordham grads are at the heart of a new collective giving artists and audiences space to develop and discover new works. How do up-and-coming artists break through, and how…
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A women’s art history that goes beyond the brush and is a call to action
Making Her Mark: A History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400-1800 is an ambitious and handsome publication, which accompanies the exhibition co-organised by the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Art Gallery of Ontario; it opens at the latter on 27 March (until 1 July 2024). The book’s importance lies in being a scholarly assessment…
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BCAC 15th annual juried photography show calls for entries
BCAC 15th annual juried photography show calls for entries Published 11:42 am Friday, March 8, 2024 The Beaufort County Arts Council (BCAC) is set to host its 15th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition, welcoming photographers of all ages from Beaufort County and Eastern North Carolina. Submissions are open on March 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00…
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Could you be the Mayor’s Young Artist?
Are you a budding artist aged 15 -19 who lives, works or studies in the Penzance Parish area? We are looking for a creative and imaginative young person to be the Mayor’s very first Young Artist! What’s it all about? “The Penzance Town Mayor has traditionally appointed army, police and sea cadets every year, reflecting…
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Elementary Fine Arts Festival Showcases Rising Artists Throughout The School Division
Provided by PWCS This year, the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) All-County Elementary Fine Arts Festival celebrated its 53rd anniversary. The event showcased 4,410 art pieces, each a testament to the creativity of elementary students across the division. “We hold these arts festivals to give our students the opportunity to experience what a professional…
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300 works of art explore the meaning of change
More than 300 works by local youths comprise the 2024 Wasatch Back Student Art Show that shows through May 26 at the Kimball Art Center. The theme this year was change.Photo by Nancy Stoaks The Kimball Art Center is obsessed with change. Running alongside the exhibit “Under Construction: The Work of Lewis Baltz and Rodrigo…
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Arts All-Star: Gabrial Gates
CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) – For Gabrial Gates, the process of creating art is different for everybody. “With myself, I have definitely done a lot of things involving trial and error,” he said. The visual artist from Carthage is this week’s 7 News Arts All-Star. He says he’s interested in starting a career in art…
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Clifton Cultural Arts Center set for weekend Grand Opening
CLIFTON — The Clifton Cultural Arts Center plays a pivotal role in the community, providing a space for makers and creators to practice their skills. And now the CCAC has a permanent home in Clifton’s business district. The $10.5 million building on Clifton Avenue was completed in about 14 months. Executive Director Leslie Mooney explained…
